When the legendary festivals Monster Of Rock and Ozzfest finished, the future of large-scale heavy metal events was unsure, this was until from their ashes in the same legendary location came Download Festival, a pheonix of hope for those who like their guitars turned all the way up to 11!

Mixing respected legends with new acts earning their horns, Download has become a staple event in many a rockers festival calender, as four stages promise plenty of "you-had-to-be-there" moments.

The festival has also spawned many moments of heavy metal history, from the latest #WhyNotDyingFetus media trend, to members from other bands famously filling in for Metallica's Lars Ulrich when he was rushed to hospital.

Priceless memories, epic sing-alongs, serious axe shredding and a crowd so friendly the campsites are their own event, you won't regret joining the metal mayhem at Download...

Donnington Park was a wonderful part in Britain's history, from it's creation and use as a motorsport circuit, to the numerous music events that have cemented UK in the history of live heavy metal and hard rock music. For travel information check out our FAQs section below.

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Donnington Park, Derby, DE74 2RP, Vereinigtes Königreich

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The car park opens 11th June at 9am, and will shut when the last customer leaves on Monday 16th June

On Friday the arena will open at midday, but on Saturday and Sunday it will open at 10am.

Music usually starts one hour after the gates open, and finishes around 22:30.

The campsite will ppen at 12pm on Wednesdat 11th June, and will close on Monday 16th June.

If you email access@downloadfestival.co.uk they will give you all the information you need.

The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport which is only 2 1/2 miles away so a taxi will be cheap.

There will also be regular shuttle services running from the following railway stations: East Milands Parkway, Derby, Nottingham & Loughborough.

Big Green Coaches also provide Coach transport from various UK destinations, and if you choose to drive yourself the postcode is DE74 2RP.